Akasaa Hiring! Full Time Strategic Marketing Associate in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 5,500 - Ricebowl

Job Title: Strategic Marketing Associate
Location: Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur
Reports To: Director

Salary range: RM3,000 – RM5,500/month

Position Type: 3-month contract with potential to full-time permanent position upon confirmation

Akasaa is a boutique, independent, and research-centric strategic consulting and publishing firm. Founded by an ex-Big Four strategist, we unlock high-value knowledge assets for government, corporate, academic, and creative clients across our hubs in the UK, UAE, and ASEAN. We pride ourselves on executing content strategies, commercialising IP rights, and bridging unique Asian perspectives to the global stage.

As a Strategic Marketing Associate, you will work at the unique intersection of data-driven research, B2B marketing, and high-value publishing. Serving as a multidisciplinary generalist, you will support go-to-market strategies, manage brand messaging across global distribution networks, and coordinate projects across our Content Development, Consulting, and Publishing practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Research & Strategic Advisory Support (40%)

• Data-Driven Insights: Conduct secondary research using analytical tools to track market shifts and identify opportunities for corporate clients.
• Briefings: Pitch and synthesize complex corporate, regulatory, and financial topics into clean, structured briefing decks for senior leaders and partners.
• Competitor Tracking: Monitor and report global research on marketing, publishing, and consumption trends across the US, Europe and Asia.

2. Content Development & Brand Custodianship (30%)

• Thought Leadership: Partner with consultants and technical experts to draft, edit, and curate high-value B2B assets, technical writing, and editorial consulting projects.
• Multi-Channel Delivery: Manage digital and conventional outreach strategies to promote corporate brand positioning, newsletters, and case studies.
• Global Alignment: Maintain strict alignment with global privacy standards, copyright boundaries, and brand guidelines across international client portfolios.

3. Project Management Office (PMO) Support (30%)

• Cross-Functional Traffic: Act as a project liaison, coordinating timelines and deliverables across internal teams (Content, Consulting, Publishing).
• Event Coordination: Provide professional support at corporate events, strategic roundtables, and executive workshops.
• Performance Reporting: Track and report performance metrics (digital outreach analytics, engagement levels) to optimize future conversion strategies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related analytical discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in client management, corporate communications, management consulting, or media publishing.
• Core Competencies:
• Analytical Comfort: Strong background in research-centric, data-driven methodologies; ability to extract clarity from ambiguous information.
• Exceptional Communication: Flawless written and spoken English, suited for a C-suite corporate audience. Professional copywriting, technical writing, or creative editorial experience is a distinct advantage.
• Project Coordination: Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple overlapping project deadlines under a strict corporate framework.
• Commitment: Ability to travel and thrive in difficult environments. Discretion and commitment to client privacy and confidentiality.
• Mindset: High learning agility, cross-cultural awareness, and the ability to comfortably operate in a sophisticated, fast-paced environment.

Submission

• Forward CV and cover letter to *************
• Two (2) references required.

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM5,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bangsar South: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you require a Malaysian work visa?

Language:

• English (Required)
• Mandarin (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• drivers licence (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person